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Hercules and Cacus

Master of 1515

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a combat scene. The image features a figure on top of a centaur, holding a large bone or club above their head. The centaur seems distressed. The background has diagonal lines hinting at movement. At the bottom, there is a shield with a lion's face and a dagger lying on the ground.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1515/1520
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3572 × 4466 px
Public Domain
Yes
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